Vivo is accelerating its work for the new flagship series that will make a big impact in the smartphone world. New records appearing in the GSMA IMEI database officially confirm the existence of Vivo X500, X500 Pro and X500e models. The most striking detail in the company’s naming strategy is that it completely skips the X400 brand and moves directly to the X500 series.

This move shows that Vivo is preparing to not only skip a generation in its new generation devices, but also make a revolutionary leap in technology.

Why Is Vivo X400 Missed?

Tetraphobia, that is, the number 4 being considered unlucky, which is a situation we frequently encounter in the naming traditions of Chinese technology giants, probably explains why the Vivo X400 series will never exist. But this is not just a cultural preference; Vivo is planning such big changes on the hardware side with the X500 series that it prefers a numerically more advanced model name to emphasize this huge difference.

The emergence of IMEI records heralds that the testing processes of the devices have come to an end and the international certification phase has begun.

Performance Limits Are Pushed with 2 Nanometer Processors

Leaks from the industry indicate that the Vivo X500 series may break new ground in terms of performance. Vivo is expected to continue its strong collaboration with MediaTek in this series and use the Dimensity 9600 chipset, which has not been introduced yet.

The most important point of this processor is that it is being prepared with TSMC’s new generation 2nm production process. This architecture, which promises much higher energy efficiency and sustainable performance compared to existing 3nm processors, makes the Vivo X500 series one of the strongest players in the market in gaming and artificial intelligence operations.

It is said that the devices will run much cooler both in daily use and under heavy load.

Revolution in Display and Design: Bigger and Brighter

Screen sizes also increase slightly in the new series. While the standard Vivo X500 model is expected to come with a 6.37-inch panel, the X500 Pro model is said to be equipped with a huge 2K LTPO OLED display of 6.83 inches.

These small size increases compared to last year’s X300 series offer users a larger viewing area, while also saving battery with high refresh rate technology.

In addition, both models continue to use an ultrasonic under-screen fingerprint sensor for user security. This technology is much faster than optical sensors and offers a smooth operating experience even with wet fingers.

200 MP Periscope Camera and LOFIC Technology

The most assertive point of the Vivo X series is undoubtedly the camera performance. The 200 MP resolution periscope telephoto camera, which is said to be included in the X500 Pro model, raises the bar when it comes to bringing the far distances closer.

But it doesn’t just end with high resolution. Vivo includes LOFIC sensor technology in its new models.

This technology increases dynamic range to an incredible level by preventing bursting lights, especially in difficult lighting conditions and high-contrast scenes.

In night shots or photos taken in backlight, a quality of detail that is comparable to professional cameras is aimed. By combining its collaboration with Zeiss with these new sensor technologies, Vivo does not want to leave the “leader” seat in mobile photography to anyone.

When Will Vivo X500 Series Be Introduced?

Although an official date has not been announced yet, the emergence of IMEI records during this period shows that the launch is not far away. Vivo is expected to debut the X500 family in the Chinese market in September or October, followed by the global market in the first months of 2027.

For users looking for a camera-focused flagship, the X500 series is already among the most anticipated phones of the year with the hardware innovations it offers.